Recycling news: 2024

Industry news Grundon celebrates 10th anniversary of operating a CarbonNeutral® fleet The post Grundon celebrates 10th anniversary of operating a CarbonNeutral® fleet appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 9 Oct 2024 Industry news New start-up creates “smart” plastic that self-destructs in the sea University of Edinburgh start-up E.V.A. Biosystems has developed a plastic that can sense when it's in the ocean and break itself down without creating microplastics. Circular Online (CIWM) · 9 Oct 2024 Industry news The Essential Handbook to the Cost of a Paper Shredding Service The post The Essential Handbook to the Cost of a Paper Shredding Service appeared first on Reconomy . Reconomy · 9 Oct 2024 Industry news OPINION: ‘Tackling the financial complexities of ETS’ Dr Stephen Wise, chief strategic development officer at biotechnology business at biotechnology company Advetec, reckons with the economic impact of the government’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). OPINION: The decision to bring Energy from Waste (EfW) into the ETS scheme from 2028 is intended to promote the removal of fossil-based plastics from mixed residual waste and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Oct 2024 Industry news Report calls for policies supporting second-hand clothing industry An Oxford Economics report has revealed that second-hand clothing is stimulating “billions” of dollars in GDP contributions and supporting “hundreds of thousands” of green jobs across Europe and Africa. ‘The Socio-Economic Impact of Second-Hand Clothes in Africa and the EU27+’ revealed that the sector stimulated an estimated €7 billion to the EU and UK’s (EU27+) … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Oct 2024 Industry news NLWA warns EPR fees could pass on costs to councils The North London Waste Authority has warned that revised base fees for extended producer responsibility for packaging are too low and will impact the finances of local authorities. Revised illustrative base fees for extended producer responsibility for packaging (pEPR) were published in September. The base fees cover the amount that manufacturers will be required […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 9 Oct 2024 Industry news Tesco to provide £4million of fruit and vegetables to 400 schools this year - Tesco PLC Tesco PLC newsroom · 9 Oct 2024 Industry news Doritos to deliver more crunch in every bite - PepsiCo UK PepsiCo UK stories · 9 Oct 2024 Industry news enfinium partners with Cognitive Business to trial best-in-class AI technology to improve plant efficiency enfinium partners with Cognitive Business to trial best-in-class AI technology to improve plant efficiency enfinium · 9 Oct 2024 Industry news Sustainability - axiongroup.co.uk Axion Group · 8 Oct 2024 Industry news Young innovators tackle plastic pollution at Yr Wyddfa summit The post Young innovators tackle plastic pollution at Yr Wyddfa summit appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 8 Oct 2024 Industry news Caerphilly council approves new £52.4m+ waste strategy Caerphilly county borough council has approved a new waste strategy following a 12-week consultation. The strategy set the council’s long-term plan to reach recycling and decarbonisation targets set by the Welsh government. It includes a £24.8 million investment of funding from the council and an additional £27.6 million contribution from Welsh government. The council said … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Oct 2024 Industry news Global Meeting Advances Transition to Certified Compostable Produce Stickers REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 8 Oct 2024 Industry news Stakeholders partner to decarbonise South West Stakeholders in the South West of England have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in attempt to accelerate the decarbonisation of the region. The MOU promises cooperation on the technical and commercial feasibility of the 7CO2 hub and Non Pipeline Transport – with onward shipping to geological storage, including into the Acorn CO2 store. The … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Oct 2024 Industry news Copart: “The future’s electric, and we’ve got you covered” With the phase-out date for new petrol and diesel cars being restored to 2030, what does this mean for Copart’s customers? Quite simply, they’re always moving forward, and that means continually adapting to an ever-evolving car parc as we head towards an electric future. ATF Professional · 8 Oct 2024 Industry news Funded projects making electrical recycling easier across the UK Communities across the UK can now reuse and recycle small electricals thanks to an array of brilliant projects funded by Material Focus. And there’s more funding on the way Der Beitrag Funded projects making electrical recycling easier across the UK erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 8 Oct 2024 Industry news Growing number of Earth’s ‘vital signs’ endangered by climate change Key climate indicators from greenhouse gas levels to ice loss have reached record levels this year in what researchers call a “critical and unpredictable new phase of the climate crisis” New Scientist — Environment · 8 Oct 2024 Industry news Grundon supports recycling boost at Petruth Paddocks The post Grundon supports recycling boost at Petruth Paddocks appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 8 Oct 2024 Industry news Christmas 2024 animation The post Christmas 2024 animation appeared first on Alupro . Alupro · 8 Oct 2024 Industry news Christmas 2024 statics The post Christmas 2024 statics appeared first on Alupro . Alupro · 8 Oct 2024 Industry news Christmas 2024 statics Welsh language versions The post Christmas 2024 statics Welsh language versions appeared first on Alupro . Alupro · 8 Oct 2024 Industry news Christmas 2024 animation Welsh language version The post Christmas 2024 animation Welsh language version appeared first on Alupro . Alupro · 8 Oct 2024 Industry news Aldi pours £30 million into support for UK dairy farming INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 8 Oct 2024 Industry news Faerch’s Power Purchase contributes to a new Better Energy Solar Park in Finland INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 8 Oct 2024 Industry news Halloween 2024 The post Halloween 2024 appeared first on Alupro . Alupro · 8 Oct 2024 Industry news Top 10 Ways to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Your Home Explore ten practical ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in your daily life. From energy-saving tips to sustainable eating habits, every small action contributes to a healthier planet. City Harvest London · 8 Oct 2024 Industry news MVV acquires nine-acre orchard near EfW site German energy company MVV has acquired a nine-acre orchard in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, ahead of the construction of its Medworth Energy from Waste (EfW) plant in 2025. Medworth CHP, who are managing the Medworth Energy from Waste Combined Heat and Power Project, said it has committed to a minimum 10% biodiversity net gain as part of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Oct 2024 Industry news Keenan powers University of St Andrews’ net zero journey Keenan Recycling, a leading provider of sustainable waste management solutions, is proud to strengthen its longstanding partnership with the University of St Andrews, a renowned institution committed to environmental sustainability. Together, we are continuing to reduce food waste, promote renewable energy, and contribute to the University’s ambitious goal of achieving net zero by 2035. Environ… Keenan Recycling · 8 Oct 2024 Industry news Evero’s two BECCS projects ‘deliverable’ Renewable energy company Evero has confirmed today (October 8) that its two Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) projects have both passed the “deliverability assessment” in the UK Government’s Hynet Track 1 expansion process. Wood Recyclers Association · 8 Oct 2024 Industry news Powerday Charity Shop Raises £65,000 for Harlington Hospice Powerday charity shop raised £65,000 for Harlington Hospice Powerday · 8 Oct 2024 Industry news Material Focus: ‘Solution to copper crisis could be at home’ New research from Recycle Your Electricals has shown that the UK might have 38,449 tonnes of copper in unused cables and unwanted technology which could be the solution to the looming copper crisis. A separate report from Bloomberg Intelligence has shown a growing gap between the amount of copper produced and demand for the raw … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Oct 2024 Industry news Government Removes Mandatory Labelling from EPR The post Government Removes Mandatory Labelling from EPR appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 8 Oct 2024 Industry news Trade bodies respond to report they “lobbied” Defra to delay EPR The Food and Drink Federation, the British Retail Consortium, and INCPEN have spoken to Circular Online following a report the trade bodies lobbied for extended producer responsibility for packaging to be deferred for a year. Circular Online (CIWM) · 8 Oct 2024 Industry news The antarctic peninsula greening at rapid rate due to climate change The Antarctic Peninsula is experiencing an extreme transformation as vegetation cover has multiplied over the past four decades. Open Access Government — Environment · 8 Oct 2024 Industry news Alupro set to exhibit at LARAC 2024 Later this week (9-10 October), Alupro will showcase its hugely popular behavioural change campaigns at the 2024 LARAC Conference. Taking place at the Hilton Metropole in Birmingham, the event will bring together representatives from more than 300 local authorities to attend presentations, take part in workshops and discuss best practice. Throughout the two-day event, delegates […] Alupro · 8 Oct 2024 Industry news ALDI POURS OVER £30 MILLION INTO SUPPORT FOR DAIRY FARMING Aldi has announced plans to invest over £30m in dairy farmers over the next three and a half years, through an enhanced partnership with Arla, the UK’s biggest dairy cooperative. This extended partnership, set to run until the middle of 2027, will provide additional support to Arla’s farm owners, ensuring greater focus on sustainability and animal […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 8 Oct 2024 Industry news News in Brief (08/10/2024) With news on: Devon Contract Waste partners with the Exeter Chiefs to promote recycling at Sandy Park stadium; Jonquil Hackenburg appointed CEO of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation; B&Q launches range of refurbished tools; and Hitachi Zosen Inova announces rebrand. Devon Contract Waste partners with Exeter Chiefs Devon Contract Waste (DCW) has announced a partnership with … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Oct 2024 Industry news Urbaser plant unlocks new sorting capabilities with AI robot The Algimia plant has reported positive results after installing an AI robot.... Recycleye news · 8 Oct 2024 Industry news K 2025 The Countdown Has Begun - British Plastics Federation British Plastics Federation News · 8 Oct 2024 Industry news UK’s copper crunch may be solved by household copper mining - Material Focus Material Focus · 8 Oct 2024